Mount Dandenong vs Olinda
The verdict
Olinda is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $966K in Mount Dandenong. Mount Dandenong rates higher for liveability (55 vs 42). Mount Dandenong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (114 vs 123 min). On the separate residential safety score, Olinda rates higher (86 vs 32/100 in Mount Dandenong).
Scores
| Mount Dandenong | Olinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 43 |
| Transport | 29 | 23 |
| Education | 68 | 69 |
| Liveability | 55 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Dandenong | Olinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,271 | 1,773 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,055 | $1,995 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.4% | 47.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mount Dandenong Moderate Growth · Olinda Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Dandenong | Olinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $966K | $920K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 52.1% | -16.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Dandenong | Olinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,101 | 338 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | 56 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 315 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,462 | 3,046 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Dandenong | Olinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Dandenong · Olinda
Transport
| Mount Dandenong | Olinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 123 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Mount Dandenong | Olinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 14 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.3 km | 31.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.1 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Dandenong | Olinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,271 | 1,773 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,247 | 1,740 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,475 | 2,057 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.48% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Dandenong or Olinda?
Olinda has the higher residential safety score (Mount Dandenong 32/100 vs Olinda 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Dandenong or Olinda?
Olinda is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $966K.
Which has better schools, Mount Dandenong or Olinda?
Mount Dandenong has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Dandenong 1086 vs Olinda 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Dandenong or Olinda?
Mount Dandenong has the higher transport score (Mount Dandenong 29/100 vs Olinda 23/100).
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